Learning a language may be fun. Staying on board the ship sailing along the Russian waterways infuses optimism into our guests and inspires them with the desire to learn Russian. Actually, it is a great opportunity to get some glimpses into the enigmatic nature of the Russian language and learn some useful phrases in Russian which may come in very helpful while walking along the streets, asking the way, ordering meals in a restaurant, reading the signs in the metro. This Russian survival course that you can pass on board the ship guarantees that you will never enter the hairdresser's to get some Russian vodka or think that "PECTOPAH" is a medicine for cough but means a restaurant. There is also a bunch of people whose stamina can only be admired and their efforts are rightfully rewarded with a diploma certifying that they have completed a "Russian Survival Course" while on board the ship and can be proud of their knowledge. The peak of Russian language course is the students' participation in the passengers' Talent Show. No one can touch our talented tourists in singing the Russian songs "Kalinka"and "Black Eyes" in Russian. There is always a roar of applause from the audience and tears of happiness in the eyes. Sweet memories of Russian language lessons linger on the memory for a long time.

Russian Language fr the Tourists

Approximately 6-7 of 40 minutes classes. The purpose is acquiring the minimum skills of speaking Russian. The tourists get the printed vocabulary of every lesson.

Lesson 1.
The Russian alphabet. Sounds. Introducing oneself: My name is ..., I am from + country, who are you ..., etc.

Lesson 2.
Counting from 1 to 10, the way of asking numerals, simple questions with the words "how many" (the lesson presupposes the use of visual aids: matrioshka, spoons, ect).

Lesson 3.
Greeting (hi, thank, good-bye …). Such phrases as: I speak Russian (I do not speak Russian), what is Russian for "..."?

Lesson 4.
In a restaurant: Bring me + meal; I eat/I do not eat "..."; How much does it cost?

Lesson 5.
In shop: give me..., show me..., how much is ...

Lesson 6.
In city. (Where is ..., what is the way to "...")

Lesson 7.
The final class is conducted as a competition. All participants are handed with the Certificate.